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SYLLABUS
BSC
1011C Fundamentals of Biology II Session
2 2017 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Ted Klenk |
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CONTACT/TELEPHONE MESSAGES: 407- 299-5000 ext. 1407. I have no office on campus but can be reached
though this number. Conferences can be
organized before or after class. (fax -1215, e-mail tklenk@valenciacollege.edu or (klenkt@ocps.net
when atlas is down!)) web site: http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk
ALSO: Please check the message page
frequently for updates, changes and a calendar of what is next! http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/message.htm
Homework email valenciabiologyhw@gmail.com
Include-your
name/Lecture Number.
I
will be contacting you by your Valencia email concerning absences and grades
instead of notices being sent out. Please be sure to check your Valencia email
often.
Course
Information
CREDITS: 4 Credit hours
CLASS PROCEDURE:
Each week's schedule will be as follows:
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CRN |
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DESCRIPTION:
A
continuation of BSC1010C. Includes an analysis
of biological systems at the organismal and supraorganismal
levels: Unity and diversity of life, organ
structure and function. Will examine
such topics as: Darwinism, origin of
life, diversity
and origin of Eukaryotes, evolution and diversity of the five kingdoms; animal and plant
morphology, reproduction, development of
animal behavior, population biology and
ecology.
Course Objectives:
1.
To
understand and apply
the basic principles and concepts of modern biology.
2.
To develop critical thinking skills.
3.
To
develop basic study skills.
OTHER:
Valencia faculty have defined
four interrelated competencies (Value, Think, Communicate, Act) that prepare
students to succeed in the world community.
These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and
discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further develop
your mastery of these core competencies.
In addition to specific biology objectives, the course will also
reinforce the following competencies wholly or partially:
Valencia
College Student Competencies
1. Think
critically and make reasoned choices by acquiring, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluation knowledge.
2. Read,
listen, write and speak effectively.
3.
Understand and use quantitative information.
Other
Competencies
1. Reading skills (literal comprehension,
critical comprehension)
4. Mathematics Skills (arithmetic, geometry,
measurement)
6. Statistics Skills (probability)
7. Logical Reasoning Skills
Educational
Materials
TEXT: Biology,
Campbell, 9th. ed. (Hardcover or paperback)or Biology
2 soft cover
LAB MANUAL: Online---FREE! Off my Web Page…to be downloaded by YOU!
Optional: A Photographic Atlas for
the Biology Laboratory. 5thedition. (2005) Van De Graaff and
Biology
INFO Web Sites
See http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk for other biology links as well Campbell ’s (your book) Web Site
http://heg-school.awl.com/bc/bio/index.html
Evaluation
EXAMS AND LAB REPORTS:
Two examinations will be administered. The mid-term will be on at the end of the 3rd 9 wks and final at the end of the year. Quizzes will be given on other Lecture Days at the beginning of class. .The lab reports are to be completed for each lab and checked off for completion at the end of class. NO credit will be given for labs turned in late.
EVALUATION: A cumulative point system will be used.
90-100 % = A ...80-89.5 % = B ..70-79.5 % = C ..60-69.5 % =
D ...0-59 % = F
The student should know his/her letter grade at all times by dividing
the total points he/she has accumulated by the maximum number of points
possible at the time. (Total about 500 pts/semester). Regular attendance and active participation
are mandatory. Excused absences should be
arranged with the instructor in advance of the absence or just have a message
left in my mailbox that an illness or emergency has come up. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE ADMINISTERED FOR
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES.
LAB WORK: Lab work is an integral part of
this course. In order for you to succeed
in lab, you must come to lab prepared for the day's work. Please read the separate lab instruction
materials carefully. You will NOT be
able to make up any labs.
GRADES: Grades will come from; (a) two
lecture/text exams, [2 @ 100 each} (b) quizzes [9 @20 each} (c) Labs 8@ 10
points each) (d) homework 8 @ 5 each (40)
Classroom Policies
ATTENDANCE POLICY
1.
ALL LECTURES AND LABS ARE TO BE ATTENDED. Regular and punctual
attendance is expected.
2.
The student is responsible for all material covered or assigned
during class and labs. If situations
make it necessary for missing class or lab you are still responsible for all the
work you missed during class and lab. If you miss class, you should let
me know ASAP and in advance if at all possible. I can give you the assignments
to help you remain current in the course.
3.
In case of absences the instructor should be notified in advance, if
possible, or e-mail ( klenkt@ocps.net )
4.
Make up exams for the mid-term examination must be taken before the
next class meeting.
5.
Make-up work (labs ) turned in late at YOUR OWN RISK!
OTHER:
Classroom Conduct - Activities which disrupt
the learning environment of the classroom violate the Valencia Student Code of
Classroom Conduct. These activities include side discussions that disrupt the
learning environment for other students, the use of indecent or abusive
language, and the ringing of cell phones or beepers.
Students with Disabilities - Students with
disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations MUST provide a letter from
the Office of Students with Disabilities
and discuss specific needs with the professor at the start of the term. The Office of Students with Disabilities
determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. Visit the office in SSB 102 or call them at extension
1523.
WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE:—Please read the college
policy on withdraw from a class.
In
short, per
Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and
Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from a class before the established
deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W”. A student is not
permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. A faculty member MAY withdraw a student up to
the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for
violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn
from a class during the third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be
assigned a grade of “F”.
If
a student withdraws from a class, the student may, upon request and only with
the faculty member’s permission (which may be withheld at any time in the sole
discretion of the faculty member), continue to attend the course. If a student is withdrawn by a faculty member
or is administratively withdrawn, the student is not permitted to continue to
attend the class
For
a complete policy and procedure overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go
to: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=75
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IS NOT TOLERATED.
Each student is expected to be in
complete compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as set forth in
the admissions catalog and the student handbook. Any student caught cheating on
a quiz or an exam, copying homework or plagiarizing – using someone else’s
words or thoughts without giving credit – will be treated according to
Valencia’s policy on academic honesty. Penalties can range from failure on an
assignment to failure of the course and expulsion from the college. I
reserve the right to video tape all quizzes and tests.
DISCLAIMER
Changes in syllabus and/or
schedule may be made at any time during the term by announcement of the
instructor. A revised syllabus may be
issued at the discretion of the instructor.
Support Services
- Tutoring services are available in bldg.
7-240 (extension 1633)
- Baycare Behavioral
Health’s Student Assistance Program
Valencia
is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful
college experience. To that purpose,
Valencia students can get immediate help that may assist them with
psychological issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment
difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems
dealing with school, home or work.
Students have 24 hour unlimited access to the Baycare Behavioral Health’s confidential student assistance program phone
counseling services by calling (800)
878-5470. Three free confidential
face-to-face counseling sessions are also available to students.
Security Statement
We
want to reassure you that our security officers are here around the clock to
ensure the safety and security of the campus community. It’s important to remain alert and aware of
your surroundings, especially during the early morning or evening hours.
Remember that you can always call security for an escort if you feel
uncomfortable walking alone on campus.
Finally, report any suspicious persons to West Campus Security at 407-582-1000,
407-582-1030 (after-hours number) or by using the yellow emergency call boxes
located on light poles in the parking lots and along walkways.
COLLEGE
POLICY MANUAL
A full
description of all College policies can be found in the College Catalog at http://www.valenciacollege.edu/catalog/
Policy Manual
at http://www.valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/
Please visit the college calendar via http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/
for important dates.
EXPECTATIONS
My expectations of participants in this course:
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Students in this course are expected to have fun, to be interested in
biology (or at least act like it!), and to attend each class period prepared to
cover the day's topic.
· I
expect that students will be willing to ask questions and respect the questions
of others. I also expect students to be
willing to provide critical comments regarding my facilitation of the class and
that students will seek my advice or assistance if they are having
difficulty.
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Students must approach this course as an exploration - an activity that
they are actively and fully engaged in - not merely a time to sit and take notes.
One final key point: YOU are responsible
for your learning in this course. I will
give you ample opportunity to learn but you must decide whether you will learn.
What you can expect of me as an instructor:
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Students can expect me NOT to have all the answers! If you are exploring this topic correctly,
you should bring up topics every day that I can either not answer or have never
thought of before! You can expect me to
come to class prepared to facilitate the day's session.
· I will make every effort to present relevant
information in an informative, interactive, and engaging manner. It is my responsibility to keep the class on
track during discussions and to ensure that the class environment is a safe one
where people feel confident to participate.
You should expect me to respect you and your opinions.
· I
will only assign tasks that are reasonable and that I am willing to invest my
time in and that will improve your knowledge and competency. You can expect me to be available and
responsive to your needs as a student and a class.
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Material will be presented primarily in the form of lectures (PowerPoint),
readings assignments from the text, and occasionally videos. Lecture will cover
the points to be learned and will direct your study from the text, however some
material will be presented in class that is not in the text.
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The notes are online for each lecture
(along with the homework questions)
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Thus, you should attend class, pay attention while there, and take notes
over the material. You should plan on 2 hours of study outside of class for
every hour in lecture. The material in the latter part of the course will be
based upon material presented in the first part of the course, therefore you will
have to commit the material to long term memory.
THINK,
VALUE, COMMUNICATE, ACT.
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The faculty of Valencia College have established Four Core
Competencies that describe the learning outcomes for a Valencia graduate. They
are: THINK, VALUE, COMMUNICATE, ACT. These general
competencies can be applied in many contexts and must be developed over a
lifetime. They specify how learning can be expressed and assessed in practice.
They enable students and faculty to set learning goals and assess learning within
and across the many disciplines of human inquiry. Use the descriptions and
examples of academic work for each to measure your own learning outcomes.
Samples of the academic work are great additions to your Learning Portfolio.
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Think:
think clearly, critically, and creatively, analyze, synthesize,
integrate and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry. To think, what must
you do? analyze data, ideas, patterns,
principles, perspectives employ the
facts, formulas, procedures of the discipline,
integrate ideas and values from different disciplines, draw well-supported conclusions, revise conclusions consistent with new
observations, interpretations, or reasons. How and where must you think? with curiosity and
consistency individually and in groups. Samples of my work which demonstrate
that I can: identify data, ideas,
patterns, principles, perspectives use facts, formulas, procedures, draw
well-supported conclusions, integrate ideas and values from different disciplines,
revise my conclusions in light of new observations, interpretations, or
reasons.
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Value: make reasoned judgments and
responsible commitments. To value, what
must you do? Recognize values as
expressed in attitudes, choices, and commitments, distinguish among personal,
ethical, aesthetic, cultural, and scientific values, employ values and
standards of judgment from different disciplines, evaluate your own and others’
values from individual, cultural, and global perspectives, articulate a
considered and self-determined set of values.
How and where must you value? with empathy and fair-mindedness, individually and in
groups. Samples of my work which
demonstrate that I can: identify values
expressed in feelings, attitudes, beliefs, choices, and commitments, recognize
my own and others’ values, distinguish among personal, ethical, aesthetic,
cultural, and scientific values, employ values and standards of judgment from
different disciplines, evaluate my own and others’ values from global or
universal perspectives, commit to actions consistent with a considered and
self-determined set of values.
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Act:
act purposefully, effectively, and responsibly. To act, what must you
do? Apply disciplinary knowledge,
skills, and values to educational and career goals, implement effective problem-solving,
decision-making, and goal-setting strategies,
act effectively and appropriately in various personal and professional
settings, assess the effectiveness of
personal behavior and choices, respond
appropriately to changing circumstances.
How and where must you act? with courage and perseverance individually and in groups, in
your personal, professional, and community life. Samples of my work which
demonstrate that I can: act effectively
and appropriately in different contexts and settings, implement problem-solving and decision-making
strategies, manage my time and
activities in daily life, apply
disciplinary knowledge, skills, values to my goals, plan for and implement desirable change in
response to circumstances.
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Communicate: communicate with different audiences using
varied means. To communicate, what must
you do? Identify your own strengths and
need for improvement as communicator, employ methods of communication
appropriate to your audience and purpose, evaluate the effectiveness of your
own and others’ communication. How and
where must you communicate? by speaking, listening, reading and writing verbally,
non-verbally, and visually with honesty and civility, in different disciplines
and settings. Samples of my work which demonstrate
that I can: identify my own strengths
and weaknesses as a communicator, analyze audience to improve communication in
various settings, communicate in different contexts, settings, and disciplines,
evaluate effectiveness of my own and others communication.
Tips from Other Professors…
Remember
that the amount of time spent studying in relation to the amount of time you
are in class is recommended to be 4:1. Study time ratios for the lab section
will probably turn out to be about 2:1. Therefore, multiply the number of hours
you are in lecture and lab each week, and then multiply this by 3 to compute
the average number of hours you should be studying per week! You are going to
be busy this semester!
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Make copies of the semester schedule. See
how it fits in with your other academic, work or personal schedules. Put copies
of this schedule on your refrigerator, your bulletin board, and in your
notebook.
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Your workspace at home is important. Get a
selection of favorite colored pens, pencils, markers, erasers, Post-It- notes,
blank 3x5 cards (buy several hundred, as a start), white-out and a stapler.
Give yourself some inspiration- tack up a favorite photo, cartoon, or
quotation.
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Peruse each chapter in the text before
really digging into it. Put a Post-If- note at the end of the chapter so you
won't have to waste time constantly seeing “how many more pages" are in
the chapter.
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Look at the chapter learning objectives and
key concepts in the beginning of each chapter to get a feel for the type of
subjects you will be learning.
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Note that there is a chapter summary at the
end of each chapter. Make sure that you can define all of the selected key
terms.
- To prepare for exams, follow these 5 steps:
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· Start early. You typically need 2 weeks to prepare for a
test. Notice that the first test in just
a few weeks. Start tonight!
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· Make and use flash cards. Study them in "down time"- waiting
in supermarket lines, while preparing dinner, during commuting (but only if
you're not driving).
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· Try to understand concepts, not just
memorize facts.
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· In a class such as this, it is optimal to
form study groups early! Meet other
students in your lecture or laboratory section, exchange phone numbers, and
start studying together soon. It will
benefit you to begin making flash cards and working on the study guides
immediately!
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Work hard! Success in this course
comes to those who are dedicated, persistent, and enjoy the learning process.
LECTURE OUTLINE
The assignments are arranged by weeks and indicate
the approximate dates for topic discussions and are subject to change if
necessary.
Unit Lab Date
lecture
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Course
intro and Descent with Modification etc Chapters 22 |
1/19-27
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The
Evolution of Populations Chapters 23 |
2
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Lab
1 - Mechanisms of Evolution and Lab 2
- Fossils |
1/27-2/5
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Quiz 1 The Origin of Species Chapters 24, Taxonomy |
3
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Lab
3 - Monera |
2/8-2/16
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Quiz 2 An Introduction to Biological Diversity Chapters 26// |
4
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Lab
4 - - Protists |
2/17-2/26
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Quiz 3 Prokaryotes Ch 27 |
5
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2/27-3/10
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Quiz 4 Protists Chapters 28 |
6
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, Midterm exam |
3/14-15
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7
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Lab
5 Plant 1 |
3/28-4/1 |
Plant Diversity I Chapter 29 |
8
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Lab
6 - Plant II |
4/4-4-8 |
Quiz 5 Plant Diversity II Chapters 30 and Angiosperm Reproduction and
Biotechnology Chapters 38 |
9
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Lab
7 Flower Lab-bring a flower |
4/4/11-4/15
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Quiz 6 An Introduction to Animal Diversity
chapter 32 |
10
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Lab
8 - Invertebrates I/ |
4/18-4/22
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Quiz 7 Chapter 33: Invertebrates |
11
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Lab
9 - Invertebrates II |
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12
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Lab
10 A - Vertebrates I |
4/25-4/29
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Quiz 8 Chapter 34: Vertebrates I |
13
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Lab
10 B - Vertebrates II |
5/2-5/6
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Quiz 9 Chapter 34: Vertebrates
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Final exam
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May?
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Review
final |
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MAY?
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